PT Geospatial Technology (GIST) Instructor

Foothill De Anza; Los Altos Hills (CA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for the Part-Time Geospatial Technology (GIST) Instructor position in the District, CA. Applications will be accepted continuously and remain on file for two years.

Qualified applicants will be screened and contacted for interviews as needed. Duties include teaching GIS and Geospatial Technology courses, and performing standard part-time faculty responsibilities while supporting the college community.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced degree in geoscience fields and/or teaching credentials.
• Ability to teach GIS and Geospatial Technology courses and supervise student work.

Responsibilities

• Teach GIS and Geospatial Technology courses.
• Participate in standard part-time faculty duties and campus activities as assigned.

Education

Master's in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology

Bachelor's in geology AND Master's in geography, physics, or geochemistry OR equivalent

Job description

PT Geospatial Technology (GIST) Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: PT05118

Location: District, CA

Department: Temp Pool

Closing: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description

PART-TIME GEOSPATIALTECHNOLOGY (GIST) INSTRUCTOR

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted continuously until otherwise noted. Applications will remain on file for two years from date received.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

Selection Procedure

Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position Include

• Standard duties expected of all part-time faculty include the performance of instructional, counselor, or librarian duties as assigned; evaluation and assessment of student work; and timely submission of grades. In addition, part-time faculty are expected to participate in the assessment of their performance, including administrative and student evaluations. Part-time faculty may also have opportunities to participate in various campus and staff development activities and are encouraged to be involved in the larger College or District community. Part-time faculty may be eligible to receive additional pay for office hours, additional assignments, and professional development events.
• Teach GIS and Geospatial Technology courses.

Working Conditions / Abilities

• Endurance within a classroom setting, teaching students while standing, sitting, or walking throughout the classroom.
• Use of aids such as chalkboards, posters, bulletin boards, overhead projector, television, recorder, computer, and technological equipment.
• Retrieval, use, storage, and light lifting of teaching material, including books, equipment, assignments, etc.
• Personally model subject-matter knowledge in written and oral language.
• Accurately assess students' learning abilities, needs, and styles.
• Seeing to read various materials.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person.
• Develop and implement a behavioral management process for monitoring, evaluating, and managing both appropriate and inappropriate student behaviors.
• Address stressful events, created by hostile students by (a) maintaining emotional control, (b) listening without judgment or retaliation, (c) reasoning objectively and consistently, (d) keeping at the forefront the best interests of the student, and (e) maintaining professionalism and due process.

Other Information

• Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services.
• The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Master's in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology OR Bachelor's in geology AND Master's in geography, physics, or geochemistry OR the equivalent

Salary Range

Education and accredited teaching experience determine placement on a non-negotiable part-time faculty salary schedule.

For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to: https://hr.fhda.edu/_faculty-information.html

Application Process

To be considered for this pool, you must submit an on-line application packet with the following items:

1. A District on-line application athttps://hr.fhda.edu/careers/. In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.
3. A cover letter addressing the preferred qualifications for the position.

If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application materials.